had been astonishing
- past perfect progressive of astonish.
Example Sentences
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Mrs Macpherson said the evidence given to the inquest, which concluded on 8 July, had been "astonishing".
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2024
Gill Harrison, who runs Wensleydale Ice Cream Parlour, near Leyburn, said the wind overnight had been "astonishing".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2024
Dr Woodhouse said finding the Down's syndrome focusing issue had been "astonishing" and the biggest achievement for researchers was discovering the difference that bi-focals could make.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2017
All through these two years and a half of College progress since, he had been astonishing us with similar terrible application and results.
From The Young Seigneur Or, Nation-Making by Lighthall, W. D. (William Douw)
She intended to become a leading figure in London Society, and already her progress had been astonishing.
From Piccadilly Jim by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)
